A Whisper that went unheard novel Chapter 249

Melody and Andrew talked in the study for about ten minutes before coming out. When they did, Jeremy was still there. He and Krystal were sitting with Laura, chatting.

When Melody came out, Jeremy stood up and said, "It's getting late, so I'll take my leave first."

Laura smiled and said, "Come again when you have time. I know you all are busy with your jobs, so make sure to rest when you can."

Jeremy nodded and prepared to leave. Then, his gaze briefly swept over Melody.

Melody noticed this and froze for a moment. Then, she followed him out.

Jeremy stood by the car and watched her expressionlessly.

Melody suddenly felt uneasy and wondered if she had misinterpreted his intentions. He didn't seem to need anything from her.

She looked down, took out her phone, and prepared to call a cab. After all, it was already evening, and the buses had stopped running.

Then, Jeremy's voice, neutral but slightly unclear in emotion, came from behind her, "Aren't you going to pick up your documents? Are you going to wait for me to bring them to you instead?"

Melody paused and turned around in surprise.

But when she did, Jeremy had already opened the car door and gotten in.

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It wasn't until Jeremy's car had driven away that Laura sighed and looked at Andrew. "You know, Jeremy is such a good man. How did he end up with Melody? She's not even close to being worthy of him."

Andrew replied, "It's because of Ophelia."

Laura sighed again.

Krystal then indifferently said, "What are you guys worried about? They've already broken up."

"What?" Laura was shocked. "Are you saying they've really broken up? Is that true?"

Krystal calmly said, "They were never a good match. Jeremy knows it himself, being with someone who can't keep up with his thinking is exhausting."

She paused for a moment and added, "Everyone in the department knows about it. You can go ask around if you don't believe me."

Laura and Andrew exchanged a glance, both smiling in delight. "There's nothing unbelievable about it. I've known all along that it was bound to happen. Someone as outstanding as Jeremy deserves better than Melody."

Andrew's sharp eyes flashed with a glint of understanding. He glanced at Krystal and then at Laura.

Laura immediately understood his intention. She gently said to Krystal, "Krys, I've noticed that you and Jeremy get along well. Now that he and Melody have broken up, maybe you two can start developing something.

Melody went over to the table. Then, she picked up the box, opened it, and confirmed that the documents for Echo were inside. She then thanked Jeremy, saying, "Thank you for helping with Echo's case."

She hesitated before continuing, "I'm sorry that I didn't speak nicely yesterday afternoon. Echo coming to Jembina, that's all thanks to you. I shouldn't have said that."

Jeremy paused as he was drinking water. He had just returned home and had already loosened a few buttons on his shirt collar, revealing his neck and the faint outline of his collarbones.

He looked at Melody. "You reaped all the benefits, yet you're quick to apologize."

Melody avoided his gaze and gripped the box tightly. The strands of hair that fell near her ear made her feel a slight itch in her ear.

She softly said, "I'll leave now."

Then, the sound of a cup being set down on the table echoed with a heavy thud.

A dangerous glint flashed in Jeremy's eyes as he watched Melody leave. He nearly lost control of his temper.

He slowly said, "Is that all you want to say to me?" He didn't realize that he was feeling a bit nervous as he spoke. He also didn't realize that he was actually giving Melody a chance by not having the final say.

Melody was silent for a moment. "Thank you for having me today."

Jeremy stared at her, his cold presence clashing with the warm tones of the living room. He lowered his voice. "Is there anything else?"